Living in Omro, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Omro · Census data 2020–2024
Omro has 3,642 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $62,000 (20% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $197,900, the median rent is $865/month.
Omro at a glance
- Population
- 3,642
- Median age
- 40State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $62,000State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $197,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $865/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Omro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Omro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Omro the median home value is $197,900, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $865 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,517 a month in housing costs.
Omro median household income
The median household income in Omro is $62,000 and the income per person is $35,423. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Omro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,746
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.12
Omro demographics
- Population
- 3,642
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 1,698
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Omro ›
Education in Omro
25.6% of adults 25 and older in Omro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Omro
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Omro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omro | 3,642 | $62,000 | $197,900 | $865 |
| Winneconne | 2,511 | $82,411 | $218,100 | $852 |
| Eureka | 167 | $54,500 | $164,500 | $1,083 |
| Butte des Morts | 1,064 | $121,667 | $404,100 | $1,185 |
| Oshkosh | 66,729 | $62,188 | $177,700 | $935 |
| Berlin | 5,562 | $59,472 | $160,300 | $832 |
| Winchester | 569 | $88,190 | $222,700 | — |
| Ripon | 7,772 | $54,763 | $174,900 | $775 |
| Poy Sippi | 433 | $52,750 | $145,000 | $515 |
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What is the median household income in Omro, WI?
The median household income in Omro is $62,000, 20% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Omro?
The median home value in Omro is $197,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Omro?
The median gross rent in Omro is $865 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Omro, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Omro?
The median age in Omro is 40 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Omro?
The average commute to work in Omro is 24 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Omro?
The unemployment rate in Omro is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Omro?
25.6% of adults in Omro have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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